Clinical Social Worker, Case Manager- Salem- Hybrid
North Shore Physicians Group(NSPG)

Job Info

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About Us

North Shore Physicians Group (NSPG), the largest multi-specialty physicians group north of Boston, is a leader in innovative practices. We are explorers at heart! Here, ideas come from everyone-to the benefit of everyone we serve.

We continually seek the best ways to streamline care for both patients and providers. Our medical team of more than 400 physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other care professionals is consistently working together to discover new ways to improve and enhance our practices to benefit the health of our patients and the careers of our providers. Through our team-based approach, the goal is to make our practice of medicine smarter and more efficient.

With NSPG as your employer, you'll experience clinical excellence, supportive practice environments, and opportunities for career advancement!

Hours/Location

As a hybrid opportunity, the position will be onsite in Salem, MA 4 days per week (days can be flexible dependent on candidate's schedule) and remote coverage 1 day per week.

Due to the hybrid nature of the role, we ensure that our employees receive required technology and training to be proficient and independently productive in all job responsibilities regardless of work location. Employees are responsible for designating a workspace within the remote work location that is private, safe, ergonomic, and free from distractions for all hours worked.

The Opportunity:

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

General Summary

The Clinical Social Worker works as integral member of the Population Health Team and assigned ambulatory care practice, working closely with the clinical and administrative staff to enhance the delivery of patient care services along the continuum of care. The Social Worker identifies high-risk psychosocial factors of patients, helps primary care staff understand the influence of those factors upon the course of medical care and assumes care coordination responsibility of the patients. In some cases, and as appropriate, the Clinical Social Worker may provide direct treatment/intervention to patients and families. In other cases, the Clinical Social Worker may work with the treating outpatient mental health clinicians, within and outside of our system, helping to ensure that treatment is focused and effective.

The Clinical Social Worker works as part of the Integrated Care Management Program (iCMP) embedded within the practice. iCMP is a Population Health initiative for high-risk patients who are medically, psychiatrically, and socially complex.

Upon referral from a team member, the Clinical Social Worker assess and evaluates a patient's psycho-social needs and/or serves as the lead care coordinator to manage patients who have social work needs.

The Key Functions of the Clinical Social Worker are:

1.) Comprehensive assessment and case management

2.) Patient navigation

3.) Health Promotion

4.) Crisis Management

5.) Self-management education

6.) Transitional care

7.) Patient and family support

8.) Liaison to community services

9.) Short-term counseling

10.) Advanced care planning

11.) Team consultation

Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Current LICSW/LCSW in MA
• Minimum of Masters-level degree program in social work
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience. Other experience may include post-acute care settings or care coordination/case management experience.

EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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